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This study was developed for the purpose of understanding how APEC member economies utilized building codes to increase building performance, aligning with the “green” goals of resource conservation and waste reduction.

Streets are the lifeblood of our communities and the foundation of our urban economies. They make up more than 80 percent of all public space in cities and have the potential to foster business activity, serve as a front yard for residents, and provide a...

This report which is published in the context of Project on Promoting Energy Efficincy in Buildings in Turkey, is designed for policy makers at all levels of government and other relevant stakeholders who seek practical ways to develop, support, monitor or modify energy efficiency policies...

EnviroDevelopment is a national rating tool which provides independent verification of a project’s sustainability performance.

The EnviroDevelopment program is underpinned by the EnviroDevelopment National Technical Standards which sets out the criteria for assessment and supporting documentation requirements. The certification process is rigorous and designed...

Start with the Grasslands provides guidance for the design and management of native grasslands (both large and small) within the Victorian urban context to maximise environmental and social outcomes. This guide is applicable to large-scale development of peri-urban greenfield sites, urban infill, the reconsideration of...

The objective of this study is to provide the City of Sydney with a comprehensive knowledge base on renewable gases - gases derived from thermo-chemical (synthetic gas) or biological conversion (biogas and landfill gas) of residual waste and biomass resources and upgraded into pipeline-quality substitute...

The City of Sydney has engaged the Allen Consulting Group to conduct a financial and economic analysis of renewable energy opportunities for the Decentralised Energy Master Plan — Renewable Energy. This study was undertaken using research commissioned by the City of Sydney on renewable electricity...

There are sufficient renewable energy resources within 250km of the city to meet the City of Sydney 30% renewable electricity target. Also, more than enough renewable gas feedstocks can be found within 250km of the city to provide 100% of the gas needed to supply...

Energy has been a hot political issue in Australia for more than a decade. In a country with abundant natural resources energy prices are now among the highest in the world. The high prices produce financial stress on consumers, and drive industry offshore, taking with...